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There was an old woman who didn't like children, Who lived in a musty old, crusty old boot, Who had an old cat who didn't like kittens, Who didn't like anything little or cute.&nbspRead the first page

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

A NEW FAVORITE!!!22 Mar. 2004

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A Customer
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Format: Hardcover
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This book is hysterical!It's begins as a play on the old "There was an old woman who lived in a shoe" rhyme, but that is the only similarity.This old lady doesn't like kids, so when the neighbor rolls in with a whole pack of 'em, she and her cat pay a visit to the local witch to get some potion. Kiddie-Be-Gone seems to do the trick, but the little old lady's troubles are just beginning.I laughed so hard when I read this aloud, I could barely breath.My class asks for it over an dover again!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

New Twist on an old Favorite19 Oct. 2004

By
A. Frederick
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Format: Library Binding

Everyone has heard the story of the little old woman who lived in a shoe, but do they know about her neighbor, the little old woman who lived in a boot? This old woman does not like children and her cat does not care for kittens, so they are none-too-pleased when five happy, giggly, rambunctious children move into the shoe next door. Using the old nursery rhyme as a basis for the story, Linda Smith has created an interesting follow-up that children are sure to enjoy. It is told in a fun bouncy rhyme that pulls the reader through the story. The illustrations are smart and detailed enough to attract young children. No nursery rhyme would be complete without a lesson or two, and there are several in this tale that children can discuss with parents or teachers. A fine addition to any library or classroom.

LOVE this book!4 Mar. 2013

By
L. R. Rinehart
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Format: Hardcover

My 3.5-year old daughter loves this, and so do I! It's a really fun book to read, and just the right length/pace for a bedtime story. The internal rhyming is really catchy. We happened to find this book at the library, but I'm going to look for more by this author. SO CUTE!

Damaged2 Sept. 2013

By
Melba L. Jeffus
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Format: Hardcover
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I thought I ordered a book that was "like new." It had a page torn out of it. I contacted the seller twice trying to replace it and never received a response so I was stuck with a book I couldn't give to my great niece.